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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.61, 1,543.05 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.61, 1,543.05 and 335.14 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.61 : 1,543.05 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.61/1,543.05 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.61x = 1,543.05 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.61x = 517,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,137.78/1,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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